2 h. ago 'Trade seems unlikely': Edmonton Oilers left scrambling in net with Jarry banged up

This in from Ira Cooper, the Cult of Hockey contributor and an expert on the rules around NHL transactions, his take on the possibility that the Edmonton Oilers might trade for a goalie, such as Buffalo’s Alex Lyon, in the aftermath of Tristan Jarry leaving Thursday night’s game with an injury. “Roster freeze is in […]

Economics

7 h. ago Worst case scenario: Tristan Jarry leaves Oilers game with an injury

At least Stuart Skinner was durable. The concern around Tristan Jarry when Edmonton traded for the Pittsburgh Penguins goalie is that he runs into injury trouble on occasion. Jarry, who already missed three weeks this season with a lower-body injury, lasted just 2 1/2 games as an Oiler before leaving Thursday’s game in Boston with a […]

Other

12 h. ago Back blows now recommended before Heimlich manoeuvre when someone choking: American Heart Association

Research shows more success, less injury in sharp hits between the shoulder blades when someone is choking

Culture

12 h. ago Instacart settles with FTC over deceptive practices but faces separate investigation into prices

Delivery company Instacart will pay $60 million in customer refunds under a settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission over alleged deceptive practices. The FTC said Thursday that Instacart has been falsely advertising free deliveries. The San Francisco-based company isn’t clearly disclosing service fees, which add as much as 15% to an order and must […]

Economics

14 h. ago Driver in Kanata learns kitties don't qualify as HOV lane passengers

A driver was fined $110 Thursday after mistakenly believing her cat qualified as a passenger and allowed her to use the HOV highway lane on the 417.

Transport

14 h. ago Romanian court sentences Wiz Khalifa to 9 months for drug possession

Rapper was stopped by Romanian police in July 2024 after allegedly smoking cannabis on stage at a music festival

Other

14 h. ago Slowpoke drivers face list of drug, theft charges after Hwy 401 stop

Two Toronto-area men received dozens of charges after an OPP officer spotted them dawdling in the fast lanes on Highway 401 near Brockville.

Transport

15 h. ago BATRA’S BURNING QUESTIONS: Stop the madness, Canadians did not vote for a Carney majority

WATCH: The Sun’s Adrienne Batra, Brian Lilley and Lorrie Goldstein say Conservative MPs crossing the floor to the Liberals is not what Canadian voted for.  What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts in the comment section below or send us a Letter to the Editor for possible publication to torsun.editor@sunmedia.ca.  Letters must be 250 words or […]

Politics

15 h. ago After son’s death, London mother urges drivers to stop for school buses

“No parent should ever have to feel this pain,” Jacqueline said. “There are no excuses.”

Society

15 h. ago Toronto game cafe closes abruptly and is asking the neighbourhood for help

One of Toronto's best board game cafes has unexpectedly found itself out of business, and it's asking customers for help.Board game cafes in Toronto have been go-to destinations in the city for date nights, get-togethers and events for more than the past decade, but, as one local business recently experienced, that doesn't mean they're immune to difficulties."Last week, we unexpectedly lost access to our space," Etobicoke's Funny Bones Games Lounge writes in a Facebook post made on Dec. 12."While we had been working through financial challenges and actively exploring solutions, circumstances moved very quickly and we were unable to complete those discussions."Seemingly, the board game lounge was displaced by its landlord as a result of the aforementioned "financial challenges," though the business's owners do not go into detail about what, exactly, those challenges or the proposed solutions were.For the better part of the pa...

Other

16 h. ago Explosion confirmed as cause of damage to Taber Community Centre

No injuries were reported.

Events

16 h. ago Explosion in zamboni room causes extensive damage to Taber Community Centre

No injuries were reported.

Events

16 h. ago Explosion in ice resurfacer room causes extensive damage to Taber Community Centre

No injuries were reported.

Events

17 h. ago Toronto Raptors reportedly interested in trade for LaMelo Ball

Is there a world where we could possibly see LaMelo Ball playing in a Toronto Raptors uniform?Though that situation may never come to fruition, the Raptors reportedly expressed trade interest in the supposedly disgruntled Charlotte Hornets point guard this past offseason. The 24-year-old, who has struggled to stay healthy early in his NBA career, was an All-Star back in 2022."Speaking of trade interest, the Toronto Raptors checked in on the availability of Ball over the summer," NBA insider Michael Scotta of HoopsHype wrote.Ball, who is currently out with an ankle injury he sustained against the Raptors earlier this month, is averaging 19.4 points through 16 games this season. The 2024-25 campaign, in which he was limited to 47 games, saw him average a career-high 25.2 points.Though his point totals have dropped slightly this season, he's currently averaging what would stand as a career-high 8.5 assists.Ball, drafted third overall in 2020, has an extremely high skill s...

Economics

17 h. ago Jose Berrios speaks for first time since Toronto Blue Jays' playoff run

Jose Berrios sat down for his first interview since being left off the Toronto Blue Jays' postseason roster.The 31-year-old, who had been a staple in the Blue Jays' starting rotation since being acquired in a trade partway through the 2021 season, struggled immensely over the second half of 2025.Berrios wasn't just getting knocked around, but also noticed a decline in his velocity. Shortly after being demoted to a bullpen role, he was placed on the injured list due to, as he put it, a variety of ailments."I've been battling all year long with my elbow, my bicep, but with the way my team was competing out there, I was trying to trying to [stay] out there," Berrios said in an appearance on MLB Network. Berrios has taken plenty of heat for his distance from the team during their historic run to the World Series this past fall. He maintained, however, that his absence was simply due to his injury, rather than frustration over his demotion."L...

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18 h. ago Steadman Philippon Research Institute Secures Funding to Sustain IOC Research Centre Training and Career Development Program

Thanks to a generous $100,000 commitment from donor Bjorn Erik Borgen, SPRI will preserve a critical international program for injury prevention research training and career development Vail, Colorado, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) has secured a $100,000 gift from longtime supporter Bjorn Erik Borgen to sustain a critical training […]

Transport

18 h. ago Magellan Jets Eases Air Travel for Families Flying with Aging Loved Ones

In time for holiday travel, leader in private aviation releases a checklist for passengers needing extra assistance BOSTON — This holiday season, Magellan Jets, a leader in private aviation solutions, reaffirms its commitment to bringing families together by featuring the company’s resources for those traveling with aging loved ones. Recognizing the unique challenges that elderly […]

Transport

18 h. ago 20 temporary overnight shelter beds to open at Coquitlam's former Riverview Hospital site

Minister of Housing Christine Boyle says homeless people will be picked up at three stops and taken to the shelter

Science

19 h. ago Seven men detained after police ram car near Bondi Beach: report

'Police have not identified any connection to the current police investigation of the Bondi terror attack,' authorities said

Economics

22 h. ago Be prepared: Changes at Trudeau airport causing headaches for drivers and flyers

Aéroports de Montréal urges people to reserve a spot ahead of time if you're planning to park there and discourages drivers picking up passengers from circling around the arrivals area.

Transport